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31/03/2017
Woman 'Shaken' Following Attempted Robbery In East Belfast
A woman has been left shaken after a man is believed to have used a stun gun during an attempted robbery in east Belfast.
The incident happened at businesses premises on the Woodstock Road at around 9.15am on Friday, 31 March.
Masked men entered the building and demanded the female worker to hand over money.
One of the men used the stun gun twice before fleeing from the scene.
The man has been described as around 6ft in height and was wearing a black balaclava, navy sweatshirt, black trousers and carrying a navy holdall.”
Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.
(CD)
The incident happened at businesses premises on the Woodstock Road at around 9.15am on Friday, 31 March.
Masked men entered the building and demanded the female worker to hand over money.
One of the men used the stun gun twice before fleeing from the scene.
The man has been described as around 6ft in height and was wearing a black balaclava, navy sweatshirt, black trousers and carrying a navy holdall.”
Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.
(CD)
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